Things are starting to look very different in the world of food and beverage as the industry innovates to become more sustainable and resourceful.
From manufacturers finding creative ways to cut food waste to winegrowers implementing regenerative viticulture, the push for a green future is powerful and it’s spreading across the industry.
Discover about all the ways the world of food and beverage is changing to protect the planet at Climate Smart Food 2024.
Register for our free, three-day Climate Smart digital summit, airing 24-26 September 2024.
Featuring brands and businesses including Danone, Diageo, Ferrero, Lumina Intelligence, Mintel, Nestlé, Yum Bug and many more, the summit promises to lead the conversation on the future of sustainable food.
Day two of the Climate Smart digital summit is dedicated to tackling the enormous issue of food waste throughout the production process and in the home, the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture, the environmental and financial opportunities in upcycling ingredients, and consumer perceptions of buying green.
We also delve into the regulations impacting the industry, in particular the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take affect at the end of the year.
Key takeaways delegates joining day two of the free FoodNavigator event can expect:
Tips for tackling food waste from farm to fork
Food waste isn’t just a problem, it’s catastrophic. It bleeds resources across the industry and comes in at an estimated cost of 1 trillion USD every year. This is bad news for people and the planet. We talk to Sharon Bligh from the Consumer Goods Forum to discover how suppliers, manufacturers and retailers are working to solve this colossal issue.
Understanding the potential of regenerative agriculture
Andrew Utterback, the director of global sustainable sourcing at ingredients brand, Ingredion will be talking us through the exciting potential of regenerative agriculture. Join us to explore how practices like reduced tillage, cover cropping, and crop rotation can restore degraded land, improve soil health, increase supply chain resiliency, and mitigate climate impact.
The risks and benefits of upcycling ingredients
In our first panel discussion of the day, we look at the huge potential of upcycling. We’ll be delving into the opportunities available for suppliers and manufacturers to not only cut food waste, but to also create a new revenue stream.
But there are challenges to upcycling too, we’ll be discussing how innovators can ensure a constant supply of raw materials, what challenges exist in bringing new products to market, and what consumers think of upcycled ingredients.
Understanding consumers views on buying green
While food and beverage manufacturers are making huge strides towards a more sustainable world, the question still remains: how will consumers respond? Can the industry produce products that are sustainable and taste good? Because if the answer is no, then consumers simply won’t buy them. And what’s more, if they cost more then will consumers opt for less-sustainable options?
Blonnie Whist, insight director for market insight firm, Lumina Intelligence, answers the all-important question – what do consumers want?
A deeper knowledge of eco-labelling
We delve into the murky world of eco-friendly labelling, where a lack of EU-wide regulations has led to some bad actors making claims based on bad data and irresponsible footprint calculations. Cliona Howie del Río, chief executive officer of eco-labelling organisation Foundation Earth, will be talking to us about how eco-labelling governance could help to protect the industry and consumers.
How satellite data is supporting sustainability in food and beverage
Earth observation (EO) is emerging as a powerful tool in supporting sustainability. It tracks variables critical to food production, including weather, soil moisture, and water, ensuring farmers can take prepare appropriately.
We’ll be hearing from Andrew Mullin, vice president of EO, EarthDaily Analytics to learn what technology is available now and, excitingly, what’s new on the horizon.
AgTech solutions for resilient supply chains
In our second panel of the day, we’ll be learning about the transformative potential of technology in agriculture and its ability to support a more sustainable and productive food ecosystem. From crop protection, precision farming to gene editing, we’ll explore the solutions promising to bring real and valuable impact.
